On the stability theory of solitary waves
1975 ◽
Vol 344
(1638)
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pp. 363-374
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Keyword(s):
Improvements are made on the theory for the stability of solitary waves developed by T. B. Benjamin. The results apply equally to the Kortewegde Vries equation and to an alternative model equation for the propagation of long waves in nonlinear dispersive media.